Nelson, Herman - CD-38852
Title
Nelson, Herman - CD-38852
Subject
U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)
Description
Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Identifier
CD - 38852
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Herman
Town or City of Residence
Council Bluffs
County of Residence
Pottawattamie
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Council Bluffs- Pottawattamie Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
railroad laborer
Date of Enlistment
3 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co L 3rd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-Chris Nelson-2321 S 7th Street-Council Bluffs-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Access Instructions
This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.
Collection
Citation
“Nelson, Herman - CD-38852,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58058.